The former Innoventions West location that was home to select character meet and greets closed last week at EPCOT. Disney has relocated many of the characters to various spots around the park. We stopped by to check out to see what’s new. Our first encounter… Read More »Mickey Mouse, other characters find new homes in EPCOT
We can think of a number of Disney theme park lands and attractions that would be improved by adding an encounter with the emotions from Pixar’s popular animated feature “Inside Out.” Although it’s not our first choice, the first one to actually open will be… Read More »Attraction posters for Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind at Pixar Pier
Pixar Pier opened at Disney California Adventure over the weekend with four new ‘neighborhoods’ to explore – Incredibles Park, Toy Story Boardwalk, Pixar Promenade, and Inside Out Headquarters. But not all attractions were ready for guests. In 2019 the park will open Jessie’s Critter Carousel… Read More »Two more attractions will join Pixar Pier in 2019
To be an animator you have to be obsessed with magic. To make life out of nothing but a pencil sketch and digital instructions is a form of magic for certain. But not all cultures view magic, or life, in the same way. How a… Read More »How Pixar adapts its films for an international audience
You may have noticed the national shift toward STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and STEAM (STEM with a twist of art) curriculum in your local schools and clubs, and that’s a good thing. After all, the children are the future, and the better their… Read More »Disney and Code.org Awaken the Force with an Hour of Code
To some, it’s corporate synergy gone wild, but I like the idea, if not the execution. To help promote the release of the DVD/Blu-Ray for Pixar’s “Inside Out,” they’ve planned a collision with the Star Wars universe. Riley has cracked open her laptop to view… Read More »Two world’s collide as Inside Out Emotions react to Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer
I would totally understand if the folks in Emeryville at Pixar Studios celebrated just a little extra this weekend. Their most recent film just soared past $700 Milion at the global box office last week. That places “Inside Out” 5th on the list of highest… Read More »Joy for Disney as Pixar’s “Inside Out” passes $700M at global box office
Pixar Studios is releasing a new animated short based on the film “Inside Out.” The short, called “Riley’s First Date,” will focus on Riley one year after the events of the animated feature. Also along for the ride will be the familiar emotions of Fear,… Read More »Pixar’s first Inside Out animated short will feature Riley’s First Date